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P487 ETO

1997 Daihatsu Hijet

White Diesel 1221cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Daihatsu Hijet58,784 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 ETO
MakeDaihatsu
ModelHijet
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,221cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 19,164 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,272 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 17,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 16,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2007 14,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,735 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges

chassis starting to corrode on n/s centre chassis not within 30 cm of brakes or steering/ suspension

o/s/r tyre worn and has nail in tread

speedo mileometer inop

Fail 23 Aug 2006 14,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn and o/s/r worn and has nail in tread

chassis starting to corrodeon n/s centre not within 30 cm of brakes or steering

wont print emissions too high for machine

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Hijet?

Based on 112,378 MOT tests across 12,157 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
2,842
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 7,896
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,655
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 6,394
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,350
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,717
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P487 ETO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet in White with a 1,221cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Daihatsu Hijet models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 58,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Hijet fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 7,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P487 ETO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Hijet typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Daihatsu Hijet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P487 ETO registered?

P487 ETO is a 1997 Daihatsu Hijet, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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